Research Manager

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Health ResearchBe part of a team making real change happen. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support innovative health and social care research across England through the NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme. If you’re passionate about research that truly impacts lives, we’d love to hear from you.Company DescriptionThe National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is the UK’s largest funder of health and social care research. We work with the NHS, universities, local government, funders, patients and the public to deliver research that improves health, wellbeing, and economic growth.Job DescriptionAs a Research Manager you will support and manage funding processes and oversee a portfolio of funded research projects. You will help ensure effective monitoring, support applicants and colleagues, and contribute to process improvements. The role also includes capturing project outputs and assessing their impact on patient benefit.Key AccountabilitiesSupport the full funding cycle, including theme development, applicant guidance, and reviewing applications for eligibility and scopeCoordinate funding committee processes, attend meetings, and prepare feedbackUndertake due diligence, assessing scientific rationale, clinical relevance, technical feasibility, and value for moneyReview IP, dissemination, adoption and commercialisation plansNegotiate funding agreements, set milestones and reporting requirementsMonitor funded projects for scientific, financial and contractual progress and impactLiaise with stakeholders and represent the funder in meetings and external eventsContribute to ongoing improvements in programme operations and working practicesQualifications and Experience Required CriteriaDegree in a relevant discipline (e.g., biomedical or life sciences, healthcare)Experience managing research funding processes from application through post-awardAbility to critically assess research proposals in healthcare or clinical fieldsExperience monitoring funded research projects, including budgets and deliverablesStrong stakeholder engagement and meeting coordination skillsExperience facilitating formal meetings or panelsDesired CriteriaExperience in a research funding organisation or similar environmentKnowledge of translational research, adoption, and commercialisation routesExperience improving research management processesUnderstanding of the UK health research landscape and patient benefit pathwaysKey CompetenciesExcellent communication and presentation skillsStrong organisation and ability to manage multiple prioritiesAnalytical mindset with ability to assess complex scientific and clinical contentConfident engaging with diverse stakeholdersProactive, collaborative, and capable of independent workFinancial awareness and strong IT skillsCompensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements:Salary: £40,300 per yearLocation: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working modelContract Type: Permanent, full timeWorking Hours: 37.5 per weekAnnual Leave: 25 days + UK public holidaysEmployee Benefits Include:Discretionary annual bonusEnhanced Contributory Pension SchemeLife Insurance CoverBenenden Healthcare MembershipTraining and Development OpportunitiesSeason Ticket LoanNB: Hybrid working with a minimum of 4 days per month in our Twickenham office (typically 1 day per week).ApplicationPlease submit your CV and a Statement of Suitability outlining how you meet the Required Criteria and your motivation for joining NIHR.Deadline: 5pm, 19 NovemberInterviews: From 26 NovemberInclusion and DiversityThe LGC Group (NIHRCC) strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.